Minimum Share Capital in Bulgaria: What EOOD and OOD Need

Minimum share capital in Bulgaria is one of the reasons founders compare the country with Western Europe. For a standard EOOD or OOD you do not need tens of thousands of euros on day one. The legal floor is very low; our formation packages register at least €2 as the company’s capital. This guide explains Bulgaria company capital requirements, how capital differs from formation fees, and when it still makes sense to put in more.

What share capital means

Share capital is the amount the shareholders commit to the company and that appears in the Commercial Register. It is the company’s money (subject to company-law rules), not a government fee and not our service price.

When people ask how much capital to open a company in Bulgaria, they often mix three numbers:

• Legal minimum — the lowest capital the law allows for EOOD/OOD
• Registered capital in the package — what we file (at least €2)
• Formation package price — €1,700 in person or €2,000 remote for the setup work

Only the first two are “capital.” The third is the cost of incorporation services. Full pricing: how much it costs to open a company in Bulgaria.

EOOD share capital and OOD share capital

Both forms use the same low-capital framework:

• EOOD — one shareholder; capital can start at the legal minimum
• OOD — two or more shareholders; same capital floor, split by ownership %

There is no higher statutory minimum for OOD just because there are more owners. Choose EOOD or OOD for ownership structure, not for capital rules — see EOOD vs OOD. English speakers looking for Bulgarian LLC share capital are describing the same EOOD/OOD vehicles: Bulgarian LLC guide.

What our packages register

We accept a minimum of €2 share capital in turnkey formation. That amount is officially recorded in the company’s capital fund on the register. You can choose a higher figure if you want — for example €1,000 or €5,000 — when a bank, investor, or contract expects a stronger balance-sheet signal.

Low capital does not reduce the 10% corporate tax on profit. Tax is on taxable profit, not on how small the capital line is. Overview: corporate tax in Bulgaria.

Capital vs banking KYC

Incorporating with €2 is legally fine. Opening a bank or EMI account is a separate compliance decision. Providers may ask:

• Where the share capital money came from
• Whether the capital was actually paid in as required
• Whether expected turnover matches a tiny capital base

Holdings and trading companies sometimes register higher capital for optics even though the law does not force it. Banking guide: business bank account in Bulgaria. Holding structures: holding company in Bulgaria.

Do you deposit the capital before registration?

Practice depends on the filing route and bank timing. In a turnkey package we coordinate what must be shown for the Commercial Register and what the bank will later expect. The capital figure on the application must match what you intend to contribute; changing it later means a formal capital increase.

Remote founders should treat capital planning as part of the same pack as the Power of Attorney — see remote company formation.

Increasing capital later

You can raise capital after incorporation if investors join, a bank asks for more substance, or you restructure into a group. That is a separate corporate action (resolution, filing, possible notary steps) — not included in the original formation price. Budget advice and filings with your accountant when you do it: accounting for a Bulgarian company.

Quick answers founders want

• Legal minimum: very low for EOOD/OOD (commonly cited from €1)
• Our package minimum: €2 registered capital
• Formation service: from €1,700 / €2,000 — not capital
• Higher capital: optional, often useful for banks or investors

Current packages: company formation. Process overview: how to open a company in Bulgaria.

Common questions

What is the minimum share capital in Bulgaria?

Very low for EOOD/OOD under the law. Our packages register at least €2 as the company’s capital.

Is EOOD capital different from OOD capital?

No — same low minimum. Ownership count differs, not the capital floor.

Is share capital the formation fee?

No. €1,700 / €2,000 pays for setup services. Capital is a separate company amount on the register.

Should I put in more than the minimum?

If a bank, EMI, or investor expects it — yes. Legally, the minimum is enough to incorporate.